US Bridges

T 74 over ST James Creek

Good

Watonwan County, Minnesota · 0.4 MI W of JCT CR 112 · Structure no. 83553

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 74 over ST James Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying T 74 over ST James Creek in Watonwan County, Minnesota. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2039. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT 74
CrossesST James Creek
Location0.4 MI W of JCT CR 112
RouteCounty Highway 74
Coordinates44.05113, -94.55752
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2019)
Projected traffic53 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 74 over ST James Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 74 over ST James Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does T 74 over ST James Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is T 74 over ST James Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns T 74 over ST James Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.